Wow - time is flying

Well, Mark is almost 8 months old and I have been really bad about keeping up to date. We have hit many milestones in the first 8 months, the biggest of which...he is now crawling! Yep, that's right, our daily life now involves the little bugger moving around after things. He's still new to it, but it won't take long...that's for sure. These are a couple little videos I took the other morning - he gets his sights set on something and watch him go! The 2nd one is my favorite because he looks up at me and smiles...it's just one of those 'look out, I'm a comin' grins...

More updates: Mark has 3 bottom teeth and the top two are coming VERY soon (not soon enough for him or us!!). I just wish it wasn't so painful. He is starting to 'blab' in the car...blah, blah, blah is fun to hear. Matthew and I get a kick out of it when we hear it while driving around. It's like he's trying to tell us something or be a part of our conversation. He's eating like a horse...breakfast (especially yogurt) is his favorite meal. Dinner is his least favorite (or at least he eats the least at this meal). But, he definitely lets you know when he's hungry!

Other updates:

- Matthew is enjoying summer...participating in karate a few times a week, going to summer camp, and enjoying the pool (yep, we invested in an above ground pool - hopefully it lasts a bit longer this time).

- I have switched my hours and am now working evenings. I get to be home with the boys during the day and am LOVING it! Sleep...what's that? And, who needs it?!? I am just really enjoying the time I have now with the two of them. And, once school is back in session, I can actually take Matthew to school and some days pick him up...what a concept!

- Joe is busy...busy, busy. Life keeps moving forward for Skyline Productions and St. Kolbe Productions. He has long days but tries his best to make it home to be with the boys in the evening. He also helps in the morning when he can so I can get just a few more winks of shut-eye.

So, the Reynolds Four are doing well...we are enjoying the time we have with each other, day by day. We have learned recently how precious time can be with the ones you love, so we do everything we can to take advantage of it as much as we can. And some pictures below...for your viewing pleasure!

Our first family dinner with all of us at the table (kinda)!

Kinda glad I have boys

This link was sent to me by a friend...and I am kinda glad after watching this that I have boys (though I know they have their own way of communicating to us which is not far from this). Enjoy...

My new favorite

This picture is by far my favorite of Mark so far...just love this little guy! Even with his screaming and sleepless nights...

A Tooth

We have a tooth...and I am SOOO excited! Life has been tough in the house lately...but we are getting by. Joe is currently in Israel (see next post) so it's me and the boys. Thank the LORD for my mother who is here during the day helping me so much!

I have some pictures here of the boys - and a few of Mark alone from bath time tonight. I was just waiting to get some pictures of him during bath time - so excited that the tooth came through! The ones of both boys are from Mother's Day - I had some good time with both boys over the weekend while Joe was gone.

Funny Matthew story: I was talking to my friend Sheila and she mentioned that while I was out of town in April that she had called and Matthew decided to call her back. He called her and decided to have a conversation with her about how everyone was out of town except his Oma and aunt, etc. Sheila went along with him and kept up the conversation for a few moments. I love that my son feels so comfortable calling friends of mine back when I am not home!

Brothers

Waving for the camera

Ahhhh...bath time

Pictures from the last month

Here are just a few pics from the last month. I will do a bigger post when Mark has his 6-month visit in a week or so.

Hanging out with Oma

Looking at himself on the computer

A nice portrait

A bath moment...

Over Spring break, Matthew went to the butterfly exhibit at the Botanical Gardens.

Birthdays Galore...

This month, on Easter, we celebrated the fact that Matthew is now 8...yep, 8. My mom turned...well, I won't share her age, but let's just say that next year is a big one! And today, Mark is 6 months old. Wow. What a month...and some pretty cool milestones.

Here are some pictures from Easter...

This is the 8-year old with Mickey Mouse ears I bought like 4 yrs ago...they finally fit!

Oma (my mom) and Matthew with their birthday cookie

Matthew on his scooter

Mark and Aunt Cait...enjoying the beautiful weather on Easter Sunday

Joe smoked 16 pounds of ribs - and they were gooooood!

(or so I hear...my current diet doesn't allow ribs)

A New Journey

Well, I have started a new journey...me and my HCG! Yep, I am trying that diet/lifestyle change that's out there and has been helping people lose weight for years. Yesterday was my first VLCD day and I survived. The shots aren't bad at all...can't even feel them, really. Maybe it's because I have so much extra fat on me...LOL! But, have lost 4lbs so far - WOO HOO! Every little bit counts, right?

I will update as I can...more fun things to come about the boys in the next day or so.